Electricians Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $66,770 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.10
10th percentile $41,070
90th percentile $84,280
Employed locally 220
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,070
    25th
    $48,520
    50th (median)
    $66,770
    75th
    $79,130
    90th
    $84,280

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 110% Median Electricians salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,090
    Bloomington, IL $86,650
    Ann Arbor, MI $82,020
    Minnesota $81,430
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $80,330
    Monroe, MI $78,920

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,130
    Carpenters $48,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $74,400
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Bay City, MI is $32.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.50 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Bay City, MI is 7.1% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Bay City?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $41,070 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,520.